Artwork
The Entombment
The Entombment is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Unknown. It dates from 1750 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.
About this work
Subject & Meaning
The imagery functions within the tradition of devotional works intended to evoke contemplation on the sacrifice and mortality of Jesus Christ.
Created in 1750, this oil painting on canvas depicts the Entombment of Christ, a central event in Christian theology where the body of Jesus is placed in a tomb following his crucifixion. As a work of religious art, the composition focuses entirely on this specific biblical narrative, serving as a visual representation of the burial rites described in the Gospels. The imagery functions within the tradition of devotional works intended to evoke contemplation on the sacrifice and mortality of Jesus Christ.
Technique & Style
Executed in 1750, this religious painting depicts the Entombment of Christ using oil paint applied to a canvas support. The work measures 1075.0 cm in height and 735.0 cm in width. Currently held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst, the piece is classified as a painting within the genre of religious art. The artist remains unidentified in available records, though the work is cataloged under the designation KMS 4397.
History & Provenance
The Entombment was executed in 1750 as an oil painting on canvas, measuring 1075 cm by 735 cm, depicting the entombment of Jesus Christ. It was created by the artist identified as KMS 4397 Ubekundet and is classified within the religious genre. The work entered the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst, where it remains on display.
The Entombment is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst (SMK) in Copenhagen. At the museum, the work is catalogued under the inventory number KMS 4397.
The painting has been exhibited as part of the museum’s permanent holdings, though specific temporary exhibitions featuring the work are not documented in the available sources.
Overview
The work entitled The Entombment is an oil painting that depicts a somber gathering around a lifeless, unclothed figure laid upon a cloth. The composition is set against a rocky slope dotted with trees and a remote architectural structure, while a single lantern provides a muted illumination that accentuates the mournful atmosphere.
Context
The scene aligns with a longstanding visual tradition that portrays the burial of a central religious savior, a motif recurrent in Western art since the medieval period. Such representations often serve devotional purposes and invite reflection on themes of sacrifice and mourning.
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